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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1944
Page
2
York reports that Herbert Brownell announced a nationwide radio address by Thomas E. Dewey will be carried at 10 p.m. tonight via the Mutual Broadcasting System. Details are scarce as the city notes wartime broadcasting limits in effect.
North Carolina public welfare reports show September grants averaged 11.40 for 33 425 aged and 21.75 for 6 375 dependent children families, with total payments at 518 438, down from 525 333 last year. Durham hospital reports William G Bramham in good condition after a checkup.
A joint session of the Durham and Raleigh chapters of the Southern Council of International Relations Conference is postponed to October 3. Speakers include Dr. Sylvester Green editor of the Herald and John Park publisher of the Raleigh Times.
Guilford County transfers list many property deeds including transfers in Ben Cint plot Moffitt and Tise properties Anderson Heights Emerywood Hillcrest drive Club Drive Guilford Avenue North Hamilton Street North Main Street Baptist church properties Snow Park George R Miller King estate Kivett Road Kimrey subdivision Park Place and other tracts.
The war bond tour by Sweden’s Gunder Haegg Arne Anderson and Haakon Lidman mystifies U S track experts as American runners lack training post nationals and football season. Haegg plans racing on boards while the AUU shows little interest in arranging meets.
The department asks for tips on standout football players without recruiting aims. It invites readers to share scoring signals, passing ability, and punting prowess to inform others about local talents.
The Chicago Bears must cope without Ensign Sid Luckman who has received orders for sea duty. Other notes mention 1879 box scores recording pitcher strikes and balls, Fred Nashvill e Banner Russell’s new book with sports jokes, Betsy Jochum leading the All American Girls Baseball League hitters, and Lt Comd George Earnshaw touring a naval air station.
The Willing Workers of Mt Vernon Baptist church meet Thursday at 7 45 at Mrs Elsie Liters 107 Brooks street. All members urged to attend. The boy preacher Arthur Walls will preach Friday night at Mt Vernon Baptist church after baby contest ends. Public invited. Rev R Mingo to preach at Emmanuel Baptist Church Wednesday at 8 pm. Alpha Art Club calls meeting Thursday 8 pm at Mrs L B Hairlip’s home. Sgt Alvin Cobb returns to Camp Claiborne La after furlough with wife Alberta.
Gov. Thomas E. Dewey plans a West Virginia speech on October 6 as part of a rapid campaign push. He promised to respond to anticipated Roosevelt radio blasts and urged restoring vigor to the White House while stressing job creation for veterans returning from the war.
London could face a major influenza epidemic this winter, warns Labour Minister Ernest Bevins. He says the city’s health rests with builders and repair crews as more than 900,000 damaged houses complicate living quarters for workers and soldiers. The note mentions wartime housing efforts as a military operation. The last sentence about New York’s first public library is unrelated.
The ad suggests Diamond Jim Grady faced stomach pains and indigestion after meals. It promotes Uden as a remedy for ulcer, heartburn, and acid-related ailments, offering a 28¢ box and a double‑your‑money‑back guarantee via Mann's and Grup stores.
J Edward Fins of Rockingham North Carolina received the Silver Star for aiding a wounded comrade under heavy enemy fire in Italy on January 27. He moved through open terrain despite shelling to reach the injured man and guide him to safety and medical aid.
Frank Sinatra halted in Chicago on a Hollywood to New York run, briefly exiting a train and attracting a crowd of local girls. He escaped through a rear door but was followed by autograph seekers who tore his bow tie and part of his shirt after a restaurant visit.
Wendell Willkie is recovering well and expected to be out within two weeks after entering the hospital on September 6 for a stomach disorder. Dr. Benjamin Salzer, his physician, reported last night that his condition is improving.
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